BSA and Greener made these rifles for use by the Australian military cadets starting in the late 1890’s with the majority made in the early 1900s to supply Australia’s mandated marksmanship training program. Our Assessment: This is a Martini Cadet rifle built by BSA and sold to the Commonwealth of Australia. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as customized. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The pin head is tool marked, but not peened. The lever appears to have been bent and had an extension welded on before being refinished. There is moderate erosion on the top of the breechblock. The receiver has scattered light erosion, nicks and tool marks under the finish. The finish is generally strong throughout with a few light scratches on the right receiver flat and light handling marks. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. The receiver has been Refinished.īore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in Fine-plus condition as not original to the gun.įinish Originality: The barrel’s finish appears Original, but the barrel is not original to the receiver. The pad has minor wear and is still supple. The LOP measures 14 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 13 1/4″ to the back of the wood. The stocks have a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable in the right of the buttstock. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a semi-beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb, cheekpiece, ventilated black rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad and sling studs front and rear. The scope has threaded lens caps which have kept the glass fairly clear, showing scattered light wear in the body, in about Fine condition. Unertl 14x 25″ scope with crosshair reticle. Sights / Optics: The barrel has two mounting blocks installed with rings holding a J.
The left of the barrel is marked “218 MASH BEE”, the bottom is marked “S”, “G / W” (possibly Schuetzen Gun Works) and “SH”. The left-rear of the breech-block has a British proof mark. Markings: The left of the receiver is marked “MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS C o L td“, “TRADE” with BSA’s stacked rifle logo, “MARKS” and “BSA”, the right is marked “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA”, “13810 / Q / 5353, the top of the chamber ring has a kangaroo. Year of Manufacture: 1909-1921, ATF ModernĪction Type: Single Shot Lever Operated Falling Block Action Arrow_back Back More Sold Fine European Arms
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